Equipment Review and Discussion :: 55 gallon setup almost finished

[sanoske312]

hey guys well i finally got the 55 gallon tank, i also have the lights uva and uvb bulbs and two clip on lamps, im going to buy eggcrate in the am to cut for a lid, i already have a 250 watt stealth heater, a medium acrylic turtle ramp, two digital thermometers, i know what stand im gonna build based on octopusgirls stand plan modified for a 55 gallon tank.

the only thing I'm still missing is a filter. anyone know of a inexpensive filter for a 55 gallon tank looking not to spend over 70 dollars i can get two Marineland Penguin 350B filters for $56.00 but im not sure how to set it up without filling it all the way up i just wanna fill the tank about 16 inches up so 3/4ths of the way and i dont really wanna hear the dripping water sound all night. so any ideas?

[blackforces get you]

cant wait to see it. post pics alright?

[sanoske312]

you got it once i get the stand built and get the filter

[blackforces get you]

id like to see this. hope your tank looks festive

[mikee]

San-312 You will need a filter that pumps at least 5 times the water volume in the tank. Think in gph and not sizing from a fish tank. I have a fluval 405 on a 55 and it does great. It is about 300 gph. I think I paid more than $70.00 for it. It is a canister and does a good job. Marinland Magnum 350 filter is a little cheaper and also does a good job. Again think in terms of gph when sizing a filter. m.

[sanoske312]

San-312 You will need a filter that pumps at least 5 times the water volume in the tank. Think in gph and not sizing from a fish tank. I have a fluval 405 on a 55 and it does great. It is about 300 gph. I think I paid more than $70.00 for it. It is a canister and does a good job. Marinland Magnum 350 filter is a little cheaper and also does a good job. Again think in terms of gph when sizing a filter. m.

thats what i was i was thinking about 2 marineland 350b both are hob with 350gph so a total of 700gph i just dont really wanna hear the waterfall sound and where did you get your 405 for 70 dollars ive looked everywhere for one and an xp3 but cant afford 100 for a filter right now